Jakiya Michael

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-4
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Clinton High School
Hometown:
Clinton, Miss.

CAREER HIGHS

Minutes: 55 (8/17/23 vs. Jackson State)
Shots: 1 (9/17/23 vs. UIC)
Shots-on-goal: 0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0

2023 SEASON

Made a total of 10 appearances and two starts ... started the first two games of the season against Jackson State on Aug. 17 and at IUPUI on Aug. 20 ... came off the bench for her following eight games played ... lone shot came vs. UIC on Sept. 17 ... played a season and career-high 55 minutes in the season-opener vs. Jackson State on Aug. 17 ... followed this match with a 47-minute outing at IUPUI on Aug. 20 ... finished the season with 219 minutes total.

2022 SEASON

Played in two games in first season at SIU ... made debut on Aug. 18 at home vs. Lindenwood ... also made an appearance on Sept. 8 vs. SIUE ... totaled 17 minutes on the year.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB

2020 and 2022 6A State Finalists at the high school level ... played club soccer for Brilla Junior from 2015-20, and Mississippi Rush United from 2020-22 ... made the 2021 Central MS All-Star game and won Best Offensive Player and Golden Boot ... participated in the 2022 MS Association of Coaches All-Star game.

PERSONAL

Born on April 8, 2004 ... daughter of Demarcus Dillard Sr. and Cheri Joiner ... sister of JaVontae Joiner and Demarcus Dillard Jr. ... relative of Cameron Akers, running back for the Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams ... majoring in Business Analytics with a minor in Psychology.